North Texas Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Overnight Storms and Memorial Day Forecast

Overnight Severe Thunderstorm Threat

• ⚠️ A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for almost all of North Texas, effective until 5:00 AM.
• ⚡ The primary concern for the strongest overnight storms will be damaging wind gusts of approximately 60 miles per hour.
• ⛈️ Thunderstorms are expected to form to the west and migrate southeast, impacting areas like Graham, Bowie, Denton, Parker, Wise, Collin, Dallas, and Tarrant Counties between midnight and 2:00 AM.
• 💧 While heavy rain and lightning are anticipated, the risk of large hail is low, with any hail likely being small (pennies to dimes).

Memorial Day Weather Outlook

• 🌦️ Lingering showers and thunderstorms are possible early Monday morning, with a second round of scattered storms expected in the afternoon and evening.
• 💨 The afternoon storms may also bring damaging winds up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail, though they will not be as widespread as the overnight activity.
• 📈 A level two slight risk for severe thunderstorms is in place for most of North Texas on Monday afternoon and evening.
• ☀️ Despite the storm chances, there will be dry hours throughout Memorial Day, with a cooler high of 83 degrees.

Extended Forecast and Rain Chances

• 🌡️ Temperatures are expected to remain comfortable in the low to mid-80s through Wednesday.
• 📈 The 90s are predicted to return by the following Sunday.
• ☔ Rain chances will become more isolated after the upcoming weekend, with a few more chances for showers and storms in the first week of June, but not as widespread as the current forecast.